Community Dinner: Taste of Puerto Rico at 15th Street Farm, featuring Guest Chef Xiomara Mora-Rivera and Kombucha Pairings by Mother Kombucha
Step into an extraordinary evening of flavor, culture, and purpose at 15th Street Farm’s next Community Dinner—Taste of Puerto Rico, crafted by the celebrated Chef Xiomara Mora-Rivera and thoughtfully paired with local kombucha from Mother Kombucha. This five-course, family-style dinner is more than just a meal—it’s an experience rooted in community, storytelling, and the vibrant traditions of Puerto Rican cuisine. With over 20 years in the culinary industry, Chef Xiomara brings world-class expertise, having cooked for the Academy Awards, Super Bowl LV, Savor St. Pete, and more. A passionate educator and advocate for youth culinary programs, she embodies the heart of hospitality.
As you dine at communal tables in our half-acre regenerative urban farm, you’ll taste seasonal ingredients harvested just steps away—prepared with creativity, care, and cultural pride. And every bite supports our nonprofit mission of reconnecting people with their food, health, and each other.
THE MENU
First Course: Farm-Fresh Seasonal Salad (Microgreens, cucumber, avocado, fried cheese bites, edible flowers, and toasted coconut chips Guava vinaigrette) + Blueberry Elderberry Hibiscus Kombucha
Second Course: Domplines (Handmade Dumplings), Topped with cheese, avocado, cilantro, and crispy pork belly in a guava sauce + Tropical Guava Kombucha
Third Course: Fritura Trio (1) Beef & cheese empanadas with garlic aioli, (2) Plantain cups with BBQ candied bacon & cheese, (3) Garlic tostones with shrimp & avocado ceviche + Lavender Mint & Lime Kombucha
Fourth Course: Mar y Tierra (Surf & Turf Mofongo) Lobster and sirloin mofongo with garlic cream sauce, red beans & rice + Passion Fruit & Cascade Hops Kombucha
Fifth Course: Niaddi Flan & Piña Colada Gelato with a coquito cookie + Pineapple Coconut Kombucha
Why It Matters
Every community dinner at 15th Street Farm directly supports our nonprofit programs—like free homeschool classes, garden education, and food access initiatives in South St. Pete. When you join us at the table, you’re not only experiencing a one-of-a-kind evening - you’re dining with purpose. Reserve your seat now - come break bread, build community, and celebrate the flavors of Puerto Rico.
